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Does Win/XP Pro require Microsoft registration?

Discussion in 'Windows OS' started by erwin1978, Mar 26, 2002.

  1. erwin1978 TechSpot Maniac Posts: 327

    Is it true that the Pro version of winXP doesn't require you to call Microsoft to reg

    Is it true that the Pro version of winXP doesn't require you to call Microsoft to register?
    erwin1978, Mar 26, 2002
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  2. uncleel Newcomer, in training Posts: 1,145

    Since the "pro" (prefessional) version is designed for businesses, wouldn't that depend on the licensing agreement per # of machines?

    I think a single user would have to register.
    uncleel, Mar 26, 2002
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  3. boeingfixer Newcomer, in training Posts: 1,245

    Re: Is it true that the Pro version of winXP doesn't require you to call Microsoft to reg

    You do not have to call MS on either version. When you install either, you will be prompted to register or activate XP. If you have an internet connection, it will send it out. If you elect no upon install, you have 30 days to activate/register XP. When you click on the "Keys" to activate, it comes up with a menu for you to fill in the blanks. On the menu, it gives you a choice if you want to call or not. But the short answer, no you don't have to call but yes you have to register.
    boeingfixer, Mar 26, 2002
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  4. TS | Thomas Newcomer, in training Posts: 1,327

    Pro & Home Edition have to be activated. The "Corporate" version/key don't.
    TS | Thomas, Mar 26, 2002
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  5. Beginning Newcomer, in training

    Boy oh boy ...... There sure seems to be a lot of discussions about so call " Corporate Versions " ;) I thought there was only a few people who had those ..... :D :D :D
    Beginning, Mar 28, 2002
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  6. SuperCheetah Newcomer, in training Posts: 868

    I'm one of the few and no it didn't have to be activated as 3DSThomas says!!! :)
    SuperCheetah, Mar 28, 2002
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  7. Nan11 Newcomer, in training

    Same here, no activation for my corp ver. but activation required for Pro & Home.
    Nan11, Mar 28, 2002
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  8. TS | Thomas Newcomer, in training Posts: 1,327

    I think Corporate version is just a matter of the Product Key it uses.
    TS | Thomas, Mar 28, 2002
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  9. svtcobra TechSpot Paladin Posts: 875

    Same with the developer versions..No activation necessary.
    svtcobra, Mar 28, 2002
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